Eilyn
- US rank
- #4,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,546 in 2025
30 babies were named Eilyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,860 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eilyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Eilyn, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eilyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEilyn first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearEilyn is at its all-time high right now: #4,546 in 2025.
- New on the sceneEilyn wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendEilyn has climbed 3,860 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Eilyn
Eilyn is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Eilyn for girls from 2001 to 2025, in 22 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #4,546 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,546, with 30 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.0 | 335,821 girls |
| 2010s | 6.7 | 149,701 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 82,305 girls |
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Questions about the name Eilyn
What is the origin of the name Eilyn?
Eilyn has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Eilyn a boy or girl name?
Eilyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Eilyn?
Eilyn ranked #4,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#4,546).